About this Story....

Welcome to "Caterpillars to Butterflies." This is a narrative of our faith journey and the incredible transformation God performed in our lives from 2007 to 2009. It is a story of God's unwavering faithfulness and what happens when we choose to trust Him, regardless of how circumstances appear. Through hardships, struggles, loss, and confusion, God revealed Himself to my husband, Tom, and me. We learned invaluable lessons about letting go of our own logic and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), surrendering our personal goals, and embracing His eternal purpose for our lives. Ultimately, this journey revealed His redeeming and transforming love for us. We hope our story inspires you to nurture your own faith and deepen your relationship with Him, trusting in His faithfulness no matter what challenges you face. May our journey from caterpillars to butterflies encourage you on your path.

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Day 6 of Fasting – Seeking, Striving, and Unexpected Answers

I am now on day six of my fast, and honestly, nothing I expected to happen has happened.

I’ve been seeking God, asking for direction—especially regarding our living situation. But every day, I feel like I’m falling short.

I’ve stripped away distractions and spent my time:
Listening to the Word on CD
Reading Scripture online
Watching the Matthew movie
Studying
Praying & interceding
Worshiping and meditating on His Word

Yet, I keep feeling like I should be doing more.

  • When I try to be still, I feel like I should be reading more.
  • When I read more, I feel like I should be listening more.
  • When I listen more, I wonder if I should be just waiting in silence.

It’s a frustrating cycle, and the deeper issue is this: I don’t feel like I’m truly connecting with Him the way I hoped I would.

But even though I’m not getting the answers I thought I would, I think I’m getting answers to questions I didn’t even realize I was asking.

Tom and I have been going through Jimmy Evans’ book, “Freedom from Your Past”, and I thought I had already dealt with all the major emotional wounds I needed to. But as we read, I feel like there’s still more—more to heal, more to uncover.

I’ve had three powerful dreams now, each one increasing in intensity and significance. I know God is speaking—I just don’t fully understand what He’s saying yet.

Lord, please continue to guide and direct my steps as I seek You. Reveal what You want me to see and help me to rest in Your timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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